The History of Bad Ideas: Taxonomy
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Linnaeus's Classification of Humans and the Birth of Scientific Racism
Linnaeus introduced the first categorization of humans in his work, creating four races based on physical characteristics like skin color and hair texture. These classifications led to the birth of scientific racism, with value judgments associated with each race and hierarchical implications. This marked a pivotal moment in the history of biological classification and the perpetuation of racist ideologies.
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